1/12/07 Vocabulary Quiz
Today you are to complete the following two tasks
In the media center.
1. log on to aheffernan.wikispaces.com
username is:1st three letters of last name + center
password: same as username
2. Write a research page as described on page 371.
Choose one misunderstood individual
Or an original thinker who followed their
Heart/dreams
a. brief background history
b. explain what idea/event caused them to
be misunderstood/different
c. explain what was the outcome/effect of
their originality.
Or write a poem as described on page 371 of you textbook. 1/17/07
List some of the warning signs indicating that a personal interest may be turning into an obsession.
Or
Write ½ page explaining an obsession that you or someone else developed. What were the consequences of the obsession?
1/22/07
Continue watching Moby Dick.
1/24/07
Give three specific events that prove Ahab is obsessed with killing the white whale.
What were the potential consequences associated with each of these three events? 2/5/07
Read pages 380-1
Answer Critical Thinking questions 1,2,3 on page 381. 2/16/07
Review page 389
Reflective Essay.
1) Describes personal experiences or pivotal events and conveys his/her feelings about these events or experiences.
(Describe event and explain its significance to you)
*Use specific details/examples
*Write with personal tone
Choose a topic from personal effects at home or from list on page 390.
Vocabulary Quiz
Today you are to complete the following two tasks
In the media center.
1. log on to aheffernan.wikispaces.com
username is:1st three letters of last name + center
password: same as username
2. Write a research page as described on page 371.
Choose one misunderstood individual
Or an original thinker who followed their
Heart/dreams
a. brief background history
b. explain what idea/event caused them to
be misunderstood/different
c. explain what was the outcome/effect of
their originality.
Or write a poem as described on page 371 of you textbook.
1/17/07
List some of the warning signs indicating that a personal interest may be turning into an obsession.
Or
Write ½ page explaining an obsession that you or someone else developed. What were the consequences of the obsession?
1/22/07
Continue watching Moby Dick.
1/24/07
Give three specific events that prove Ahab is obsessed with killing the white whale.
What were the potential consequences associated with each of these three events?
2/5/07
Read pages 380-1
Answer Critical Thinking questions 1,2,3 on page 381.
2/16/07
Review page 389
Reflective Essay.
1) Describes personal experiences or pivotal events and conveys his/her feelings about these events or experiences.
(Describe event and explain its significance to you)
*Use specific details/examples
*Write with personal tone
Choose a topic from personal effects at home or from list on page 390.